10 Best Tracks Sampled By Jay-Z (Part One)

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“Hold up a sec, rewind. I’ve heard that sample before!” Chances are you’ve said that after hearing tracks like “Eye Know” by [lastfm]De La Soul[/lastfm] where the group heavily sampled a riff from [lastfm]Steeley Dan[/lastfm]’s classic “Peg” or when you heard the faint lyrics of Dido’s “Thank You” while listening to [lastfm]Eminem[/lastfm]’s hit ”Stan.”

Rap often relies on heavy sampling. The most talented rappers at this art form are [lastfm]Jay-Z[/lastfm] and [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]Kanye West[/lastfm]. In preparation for their upcoming collaboration, we’re breaking down the best tracks sampled by each rap god. This week we take on Jay-Z.

Kanye’s and Jay-Z’s collab Watch the Throne has a March 1st release date (Def Jam Records) and a lead single due on or before January 11th. While we wait for this highly anticipated release, we’ve rounded-up [lastfm link_type=”artist_info”]Jay-Z[/lastfm]’s most popular street bangers utilizing a drum beat from an old song to a funky riff of another. Check out our list and get yourself educated for next week’s release. You never know what will show up in their next killer track.